Northern Ireland News for November 2012 : Page 15
UK National News, Nov 6, 2012
Delivery Company To Create 1,500 Jobs
1,500 new full-time jobs will be created by DPD, the European parcel delivery company, as it expands to cope with an explosion in online orders. The firm plans to invest £100m in building a new parce...
Delivery Company To Create 1,500 Jobs
1,500 new full-time jobs will be created by DPD, the European parcel delivery company, as it expands to cope with an explosion in online orders. The firm plans to invest £100m in building a new parce...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 6, 2012
Other News In Brief
NI Water Fined Over Pollution Northern Ireland Water has been fined £500 for pollution. The company was ordered to pay the fine, plus £28 of court charges, at Downpatrick Magistrates' Court f...
Other News In Brief
NI Water Fined Over Pollution Northern Ireland Water has been fined £500 for pollution. The company was ordered to pay the fine, plus £28 of court charges, at Downpatrick Magistrates' Court f...
Recruitment News, Nov 6, 2012
1300 New Jobs To Be Created Over The Next Three Years
New research, conducted among microelectronics firms in Ireland, forecasts that 1300 new jobs will be generated in the sector over the next three years. The research also showed that there were curr...
1300 New Jobs To Be Created Over The Next Three Years
New research, conducted among microelectronics firms in Ireland, forecasts that 1300 new jobs will be generated in the sector over the next three years. The research also showed that there were curr...
Recruitment News, Nov 6, 2012
Butterfield Fulcrum Group Announces 150 Job Posts
Deputy Kevin Humphreys today welcomed the news that Independent fund administration company, the Butterfield Fulcrum Group, is expanding its operations in the city by a further 150 positions, bringing...
Butterfield Fulcrum Group Announces 150 Job Posts
Deputy Kevin Humphreys today welcomed the news that Independent fund administration company, the Butterfield Fulcrum Group, is expanding its operations in the city by a further 150 positions, bringing...
UK National News, Nov 6, 2012
Other News In Brief
Troy MP Criticised For Joining ‘I’m A Celebrity…’ Tory MP Nadine Dorries is under fire over her decision to join ITV1's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. Ms Dorries, who represents Mid B...
Other News In Brief
Troy MP Criticised For Joining ‘I’m A Celebrity…’ Tory MP Nadine Dorries is under fire over her decision to join ITV1's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. Ms Dorries, who represents Mid B...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2012
Arms Deal 'Legitimate' - Cameron
David Cameron has described as 'legitimate and right' the UK’s decision to sell fighter jets to Dubai and Saudi Arabia despite allegations of human rights abuses in those countries. The PM said count...
Arms Deal 'Legitimate' - Cameron
David Cameron has described as 'legitimate and right' the UK’s decision to sell fighter jets to Dubai and Saudi Arabia despite allegations of human rights abuses in those countries. The PM said count...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2012
Child Abuser Jackson Jailed
Child kidnapper and sexual abuser Michael Jackson has been jailed indefinitely. The 50-year-old man from the West Midlands admitted kidnapping a boy and a girl, aged 10 and 11. He was arrested last ...
Child Abuser Jackson Jailed
Child kidnapper and sexual abuser Michael Jackson has been jailed indefinitely. The 50-year-old man from the West Midlands admitted kidnapping a boy and a girl, aged 10 and 11. He was arrested last ...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2012
Compensation For Woman Over Twitter Rape Comments
A woman who was raped by Wales footballer Ched Evans is to receive compensation from nine people after she was named on social networking sites. Seven men and three women aged between 18 and 27 from ...
Compensation For Woman Over Twitter Rape Comments
A woman who was raped by Wales footballer Ched Evans is to receive compensation from nine people after she was named on social networking sites. Seven men and three women aged between 18 and 27 from ...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2012
Nursery Considers Suing Govt Over Ash Dieback
A nursery is considering taking legal action against the government after it was forced to destroy 50,000 ash trees. The trees were destroyed following the discovery of the ash dieback fungal disease...
Nursery Considers Suing Govt Over Ash Dieback
A nursery is considering taking legal action against the government after it was forced to destroy 50,000 ash trees. The trees were destroyed following the discovery of the ash dieback fungal disease...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2012
Enniskillen Bomb Inquiry Reopened
A new inquiry is due to begin into the Enniskillen bombing which happened 25 years ago during a Remembrance Sunday memorial. The Historical Enquiries Team (HET) has handed over a new file on the bomb...
Enniskillen Bomb Inquiry Reopened
A new inquiry is due to begin into the Enniskillen bombing which happened 25 years ago during a Remembrance Sunday memorial. The Historical Enquiries Team (HET) has handed over a new file on the bomb...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2012
Bonfire Night Fire Vigilance Warned
Bonfire Night fires have dropped by two-thirds over the last five years, according to the London Fire Brigade. Last year’s 5 November was the quietest on record for the capital’s firefighters with 15...
Bonfire Night Fire Vigilance Warned
Bonfire Night fires have dropped by two-thirds over the last five years, according to the London Fire Brigade. Last year’s 5 November was the quietest on record for the capital’s firefighters with 15...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2012
Duffy Released Over Prison Officer Murder
Colin Duffy has been released following his arrest for the murder of prison officer David Black. Prominent republican Duffy, 44, and another 31-year-old man were detained in Lurgan on Friday. The two...
Duffy Released Over Prison Officer Murder
Colin Duffy has been released following his arrest for the murder of prison officer David Black. Prominent republican Duffy, 44, and another 31-year-old man were detained in Lurgan on Friday. The two...
Recruitment News, Nov 5, 2012
Over 2,000 People March In Protest Against Home Help Services Cuts
More than 2000 people took to the streets of Cork on Saturday, 3rd November, to protest against cutbacks to Home Help services. Marchers carrying a symbolic coffin with words 'Home Help Service RIP' ...
Over 2,000 People March In Protest Against Home Help Services Cuts
More than 2000 people took to the streets of Cork on Saturday, 3rd November, to protest against cutbacks to Home Help services. Marchers carrying a symbolic coffin with words 'Home Help Service RIP' ...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2012
Commonwealth Games Volunteer Hunt Begins
The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Organisers are seeking 15,000 volunteers. A volunteer centre is now open while the online application process will begin in January. An Axiom survey of survey of ...
Commonwealth Games Volunteer Hunt Begins
The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Organisers are seeking 15,000 volunteers. A volunteer centre is now open while the online application process will begin in January. An Axiom survey of survey of ...
Business News, Nov 5, 2012
Wrightbus Follows Correct Procedures To A More Balanced Workforce
SDLP regional development spokesperson MLA John Dallat has welcomed 'significant' improvements in the composition of the workforce at Wrightbus in Ballymena. Mr Dallat met the company's Managing Dire...
Wrightbus Follows Correct Procedures To A More Balanced Workforce
SDLP regional development spokesperson MLA John Dallat has welcomed 'significant' improvements in the composition of the workforce at Wrightbus in Ballymena. Mr Dallat met the company's Managing Dire...
Business News, Nov 5, 2012
Legal Software Company Targets Export Success
OMG Software in Belfast has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to develop innovative software, 'Briefed', for key legal services in the UK, Ireland and further afield. The company, formed last ...
Legal Software Company Targets Export Success
OMG Software in Belfast has been assisted by Invest Northern Ireland to develop innovative software, 'Briefed', for key legal services in the UK, Ireland and further afield. The company, formed last ...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2012
Severn Bridges Toll Scrappage Would Boost Economy
Scrapping the Severn bridges toll could boost the Welsh economy by £107m, according to a government report. First Minister Carwyn Jones believes control of the bridges should be transferred from the ...
Severn Bridges Toll Scrappage Would Boost Economy
Scrapping the Severn bridges toll could boost the Welsh economy by £107m, according to a government report. First Minister Carwyn Jones believes control of the bridges should be transferred from the ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2012
Sinn Féin Call For Padraic Wilson Release
Sinn Féin’s Gerry Kelly has called for the immediate release of Padraic Wilson, who was arrested last week in connection with the murder of Robert McCartney in 2005. The Sinn Féin spokesperson on pol...
Sinn Féin Call For Padraic Wilson Release
Sinn Féin’s Gerry Kelly has called for the immediate release of Padraic Wilson, who was arrested last week in connection with the murder of Robert McCartney in 2005. The Sinn Féin spokesperson on pol...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2012
Children Fire Death Arrests Made
Two men have been arrested in connection with a house fire that killed six children in May, according to Derbyshire Police. The two men, aged 45 and 49, are being questioned over the fire in Victory ...
Children Fire Death Arrests Made
Two men have been arrested in connection with a house fire that killed six children in May, according to Derbyshire Police. The two men, aged 45 and 49, are being questioned over the fire in Victory ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2012
Protesters Support Jailed Sean Quinn
A protest blockade in support of Sean Quinn is taking place in Derrylin in County Fermanagh. Campaigners have demanded the jailed billionaire be released. Tractors are thought to be blocking a road,...
Protesters Support Jailed Sean Quinn
A protest blockade in support of Sean Quinn is taking place in Derrylin in County Fermanagh. Campaigners have demanded the jailed billionaire be released. Tractors are thought to be blocking a road,...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2012
Derry Fan Overturns Five-Year Ban
A Derry City FC supporter has had a five-year ban from football matches in Northern Ireland overturned. 36-year-old William Diver from Iveroe Gardens in Derry received the ban after he was caught tak...
Derry Fan Overturns Five-Year Ban
A Derry City FC supporter has had a five-year ban from football matches in Northern Ireland overturned. 36-year-old William Diver from Iveroe Gardens in Derry received the ban after he was caught tak...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2012
Living Wage Proposals Unveiled
If Labour wins the next election they vow to deliver a "living wage" of at least £7.45 per hour for, according to Ed Miliband. The Living Wage has risen by 25p to £7.45 per hour for those workers acr...
Living Wage Proposals Unveiled
If Labour wins the next election they vow to deliver a "living wage" of at least £7.45 per hour for, according to Ed Miliband. The Living Wage has risen by 25p to £7.45 per hour for those workers acr...
UK National News, Nov 5, 2012
Other News In Brief
Flood Warning Issued For Caravan Park A caravan park near Northampton has been issued with a flood warning following heavy rain on Sunday. Cogenhoe Mill park was specifically targeted by the ...
Other News In Brief
Flood Warning Issued For Caravan Park A caravan park near Northampton has been issued with a flood warning following heavy rain on Sunday. Cogenhoe Mill park was specifically targeted by the ...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2012
Broadway Sculpture Wins International Award
The newest addition to Belfast’s landscape has won its first international award. RISE, the public artwork on the city’s Broadway Roundabout, won the 'Small Projects' category at the annual Instituti...
Broadway Sculpture Wins International Award
The newest addition to Belfast’s landscape has won its first international award. RISE, the public artwork on the city’s Broadway Roundabout, won the 'Small Projects' category at the annual Instituti...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2012
Ireland Steps Up Ash Dieback Campaign
Forestry Minister Michelle O’Neill’s 'Fortress Ireland' approach to the ash dieback problem affecting the UK is to step up its campaign. She is currently working with Dáil Forestry Minister Shane McE...
Ireland Steps Up Ash Dieback Campaign
Forestry Minister Michelle O’Neill’s 'Fortress Ireland' approach to the ash dieback problem affecting the UK is to step up its campaign. She is currently working with Dáil Forestry Minister Shane McE...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2012
Reduced Planning Laws For Farmers Announced
Farmers will be able to construct or extend new agricultural buildings without the need for planning application, according to new proposals. The new laws could see agricultural workers construct bui...
Reduced Planning Laws For Farmers Announced
Farmers will be able to construct or extend new agricultural buildings without the need for planning application, according to new proposals. The new laws could see agricultural workers construct bui...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2012
New 'Areas at Risk' Announced
10 new areas have been announced for Northern Ireland’s 'Areas at Risk' programme. Areas at Risk was launched in June 2006 and is intended support to communities which are at risk of economic, social...
New 'Areas at Risk' Announced
10 new areas have been announced for Northern Ireland’s 'Areas at Risk' programme. Areas at Risk was launched in June 2006 and is intended support to communities which are at risk of economic, social...
Northern Ireland News, Nov 5, 2012
Other News In Brief
Woman Dies After Car Accident A 21-year-old woman has died following a car accident in Portadown. Katherine Kelley, who is from the Portadown area, died in hospital on Sunday after the accide...
Other News In Brief
Woman Dies After Car Accident A 21-year-old woman has died following a car accident in Portadown. Katherine Kelley, who is from the Portadown area, died in hospital on Sunday after the accide...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2012
Olympic Post Boxes To Remain Gold
Post boxes painted gold during the summer to celebrate the gold medals of the British Olympic and Paralympics teams are to remain so on a permanent basis. The Royal Mail made the announcement today t...
Olympic Post Boxes To Remain Gold
Post boxes painted gold during the summer to celebrate the gold medals of the British Olympic and Paralympics teams are to remain so on a permanent basis. The Royal Mail made the announcement today t...
UK National News, Nov 2, 2012
Homeless Murderer Jailed For Life
A homeless man has been jailed for the rest of his life for the murder of a vicar and a retired teacher. Stephen Farrow, 48, was convicted of stabbing to death Rev John Suddards, 59, in Thornbury, ne...
Homeless Murderer Jailed For Life
A homeless man has been jailed for the rest of his life for the murder of a vicar and a retired teacher. Stephen Farrow, 48, was convicted of stabbing to death Rev John Suddards, 59, in Thornbury, ne...
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.